Abstract The paper summarizes the goals of eco-tourism. The paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of WhaleWatchKaikoura. The writer briefly discusses the opportunities for this company, and the threats that exist. The paper discusses the reaction of the locals to unaccustomed tourism and the preference given to the Maoris on the whale-watch concessions. The paper details a brief financial analysis of the company. In conclusion, the paper states that the venture has exceeded all expectations and that profits have been used to take young people off welfare and give them skills and a future. The paper also details some ideas that WhaleWatchKaikoura has for future growth and development. Table of Contents: Executive Summary Swot Analysis Strengths - No Competitors - Focus on Eco-Tourism - Whaleway Station - Aggressive Marketing Weaknesses - Response to Needs Has Been Reactive - Need to Diversity Activities Opportunities - Increase in Tourism - Expansion Threats - Inadequate Maintenance of Tourism Infrastructure - Competition Issues Financial Analysis Evaluation and Conclusions Bibliography
From the Paper "A simple idea, a great deal of vision and drive, some luck and a lot of courage has brought Whale Watch Kaikoura to the point where it is now beginning to show a profit. In the course of its development, this enterprise has given more life to its host town than could ever have been expected. And as land-based services and other adventure tourism activities have grown, a number of other environmentally sustainable activities, many based on marine mammals, have developed off-shore."
Abstract This paper examines the complex issue of whaling. In this paper the author explores the history of whaling while also incorporating the public opinion and issues being faced today. The focus of the paper is on whaling in Japan.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
World Whaling History
Japan's Whaling History
Whaling ? The Issue
International Whaling Commission (IWC)
History
1982
Result of Moratorium
Public
Preservationist
Conservationist
Japan
Culture
Perspective
Result of Moratorium
Conclusion
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?Reminiscing about the ocean always creates the sense of vast expanse, strength and beauty; hence, it is no wonder that the whale, the greatest living creature on earth, living in the ocean, is perceived as an important animal. Due to the majestic beauty of whales, they have become icons through folklore and stories in many cultures. As whales are not subjected to national borders, they migrate freely across and through the waters of national jurisdiction; hence, different people have different views about the whales.?
Abstract This paper examines recent scientific discoveries about the origins of dolphins and whales. The paper begins by giving a brief description of these animals, followed by an analysis of their behavior. Special attention is given to their interaction in social groups. Finding from field studies about whales are presented according to various species of whales. A brief description of the origins of dolphins is also given. The paper concludes with a thorough discussion of prehistoric whales based on fossil findings, with an emphasis on whale evolution through the various epochs.
From the Paper "But, how did Whales and Dolphins evolve? In Nicholas Humphrey's essay "The social function of intellect," (Humphrey, 1976) said: "The open sea is an environment where technical knowledge can bring little benefit and thus complex societies - and high intelligence - are contraindicated (dolphins and whales provide, maybe, a remarkable and unexplained exception)" in 1976 and this began the Machiavellian intelligence" hypothesis," which says that more intelligent animals evolved into social or grouping and cooperating animals. This is now widely accepted, though it has received little attention in the controversies that may concern the evolution of whales except from a few cetologists."
Abstract This paper discusses the definition of keystone species and its effects on the environment. Specifically, it discusses the effects of killer whales eating sea otters in the North Pacific. It explains that the possible eradication of the kelp forests will pose a great threat to the ecological balance and the fishing industry of the region.
From the Paper "Delicate balance of species forms all ecosystems on Earth. Equilibrium is attained when a stable relative number of organisms within each species are maintained. This is graphically represented by the food web. This presentation shows the interactions between species in terms of food-base or which species eats which. Inter-species relationship are drawn with arrows until these lines interweave.. In 1966 Robert Paine, an American ecologist, conceived of the idea that not every interaction in the food web is equally important in maintaining the equilibrium of the ecosystem (Keystone Species)."
Abstract This paper examines the marketing of Rolex Cellini watches, from the perspective of the 4Ps: product, place, promotion and price. The paper determines that the company has successfully utilized the 4Ps to create a brand and product that presents a unified image to customers.
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that one of the most attractive, yet mad aspects of the character of Ahab in Herman Melville's Moby Dick is the way that Ahab seems to attribute morality and intelligent design to the natural world, as embodied in the persona of the white whale Moby Dick. The writer explains that Ahab lost his leg to Moby Dick long ago, and he is determined the whale will pay for this transgression. Ahab is so bent upon his quest in avenging himself against nature that even when he admits that the whale may not have intended to take his leg it does not matter. The writer notes that Ahab says human beings must act as though life has meaning, even though life may be arbitrary and meaningless.
From the Paper "In other words, there may be a moral intelligence behind animals like the whale, in Ahab's view, and God or some intelligent force is acting behind the manipulation of the objects or pasteboard creations. After all, God gave the whale many human-like characteristics, like the need to be warm and the need to breathe above water, even though God also gave the whale the ability to do these things naturally, without recourse to culture like blankets and breathing apparatus. And Ahab believes that because Moby Dick deprived him of his leg, he must act as if there is moral, intelligent design and reason to the universe, and take vengeance upon either the whale itself or upon the forces or being that gave the whale the power to act against his leg."
Abstract The paper compares the symbol of the umbilical cord in Witi Ihimaera's book "The Whale Rider" with the symbol of the rope in Niki Caro's film "Whale Rider". The paper shows how these symbols are portrayed differently in each of the works, as well as how they share a similar connection with the characters of Kahu and Pai.
From the Paper "Though the symbolisms behind the umbilical cord and the ropes have certain similarities, they also hold many differences. One main factor that differentiates the umbilical cord from the ropes is that the umbilical cord remains as one piece and remains safe underground, whereas the ropes break during both instances that they are used in Whale Rider. It can be inferred from this that Ihimaera is trying to convey that the Maori people's culture is fading and that the umbilical cord is a source of life, a life that will ultimately be brought to the Maori people through Kahu. The location where the umbilical cord was buried also holds a meaning that relates to society today; the girl's umbilical cord was buried in front of the meeting house (23), which can mean that women are moving closer and gaining control of the things that were once strictly for men. Caro conveys the same meaning of life through Kahu but in a different way; the rope serves as a form of weakness that is found in Maori culture because the rope used to save the whale, also signifying Maori life, break (121)."
Tags: Maori, culture, gender, equality, ancestors, life
Abstract This second year paper is on The Hunting Of The Gray Whales and focuses on the conflict going on between the U.S. government and the Makah Tribe, who have demanded their rights to hunt the Gray Whale, as it has been done for many years. This paper reviews the importance of the hunting by the Makah tribe. This paper also gives the opinion regarding the topic through the U.S Government's point of View, Makahs's point of view and the writer's point of view
Abstract This paper examines how humpback whales (megaptera novaeangilea) stand out from the other species of whales and looks at how their characteristics, migration patterns, feeding, and reproduction habits are quite unique from any other species.
From the Paper "Humpbacks appear in all the oceanic areas between the arctic and the Antarctic. During the summer, Humpbacks migrate to the Polar Regions of the arctic. Later when winter arrives, the Humpback will migrate back to the tropical or subtropical breeding grounds. A known place for breeding is Maalea Bay; just off the Hawaiian island Maui. Throughout the duration of the migration, the Humpback whale will not eat, for it does not know the food in the area, and will only eat in its own backyard, which can be a trip of several weeks. The Humpback can travel in speeds up to 16 mph. Humpback whales will often travel on pods consisting of 3 to five other whales."
Abstract This investigates the connection between powerful active sonar technology used by the United States Navy and the deaths of whales. The author concludes that such use is unethical and probably illegal, and should be restricted or even eliminated in favor of passive sonar.
Abstract This essay begins by discussing the features of two marine mammals - dolphins and whale. The writer researches the behavior, lifestyle and evolution of these mammals, comparing them to other fish that live in the ocean and also other land mammals.
From the Paper "Cetaceans are unique marine mammals that depend solely on the ocean for their life needs. There are seventy-four extant species in this order. The species are split into two categories: toothed and baleen. Baleen cetaceans are all large whales, and toothed cetaceans include large and small whales, porpoises, and dolphins. Almost all species live in the world's oceans, but a few dolphins live in freshwater environments. Cetaceans are extraordinary in that they were once land animals who evolved features that allowed them to move back into the water to live. However, they are warm-blooded and nurse their young with milk (Scheffer, 1976)."
Abstract The paper discusses how "Whale Rider" is the story of a girl, destiny and the making of a legend. The paper portrays the story of Pai, a girl who assumes the leadership of her tribe. The paper shows how it is the construction of a contemporary legend that establishes the importance of the feminine in safeguarding aboriginal culture and the environment it depends on for meaning. The paper illustrates how in the modern world of capitalist patriarchy, her people, their environment and she herself as a girl are all devalued.
From the Paper "One of the most common communication media to have the crosstalk problem is an inhomogeneous multi-conductor transmission line, a so-called twisted-pair. Since crosstalk is the interference generated by one signal in the twisted-pair to the signal in its adjacent partner causing distortion to the transmitting signals, it becomes essential to minimize the crosstalk since high bandwidth is always aimed. This could be achieved by proper arrangement of twisted-pairs within a bundle."
Abstract This paper discusses "Whale Rider," a movie based on a book of the same name, and some of its themes. The writer describes the movie in detail, showing how it illustrates the value of family and community and demonstrates that leadership can come from unexpected places. The heroine, Pai, is not considered for tribal leadership because she is female, even though she demonstrates all of the abilities that a chief should possess. This is finally overturned after the movie's climax, when Pai takes control of and saves the situation. The paper concludes that this film reminds us all to value individuals for their personal strengths, even if these strengths are not the ones that were originally desired.
From the Paper "There are a number of themes within this movie, one of which is the deterioration of the traditional ways of the tribe. The young adults of the tribe are straying from the community and ancient ways. They are not teaching their children the values and traditions of their culture. Worse than that is the infiltration of the outside world into the closed, rural community. Pai's grandmother and her friends are secretly smoking cigarettes. Her uncle is fat and lazy and is seen with a marijuana pipe. The young teenage boys congregate on the school grounds and bully the other children. At least one group of young men of the community shirks their family responsibilities and go off for days at a time."
Abstract The writer discusses his neighborhood watch group in Albany, Georgia. The writer looks at the watch group's aims and the activities that will help the group accomplish its goals. The writer discusses leadership roles and the importance of an effective communication structure. The writer relates that patrolling his neighborhood serves as an effective deterrent to criminal activities.
From the Paper "In many communities where crime rates are high and the police have been ineffective, concerned citizens have formed neighborhood watch groups in order to identify and report criminal activity. Experience has shown that citizen efforts to patrol their neighborhoods serves as an effective deterrent, for criminals seek out more vulnerable neighborhoods once they see that residents have formed neighborhood watch groups and are taking proactive measures to protect their streets and homes from crime."
Abstract This essay explores the connection between status and happiness. Using Zora Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" as a model, this essay reveals that the search for status often leads to unhappiness and dissatisfaction.
From the Paper "A common element in many cultural novels is the search for social status. Many of the characters in Zora Neale Hurston's novel, "Their Eyes Were Watching God", attempt in various ways to achieve personal satisfaction by improving their social status. Through the eyes of the narrator, the reader learns that although many of the characters are either searching for or seem to have found their place in society, it does not always bring them happiness. For Janie, the main character, the search is a bit different. What she is seeking is simply herself. Three other characters, all of whom want to limit Janie's freedom, display different ways in which people understand status. Nanny, Joe Starks, and Mrs. Turner all seem to find what they feel is an improved rank in society. Although these three characters achieve status, their attitudes about status ironically make them and those close to them unhappy."
